Author: Connor Downs

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Connor Downs has studied and worked in the game of football for over two decades. He is an avid sports fan and uses this passion to fuel his writing. His experience coaching with multiple teams at multiple levels has developed his keen eye for the game that aids his work with different media outlets. Follow him on all socials (@Coach_CDowns) to stay up to date.

A couple of Philadelphia Eagles legends made their way to the wrestling ring Saturday night and made an electric appearance in WWE’s WrestleMania 40. Jason Kelce (pictured above) and Lane Johnson made a celebrity appearance on Saturday night in an electrifying way for the 40th installment of WrestleMania. WrestleMania XL is an ongoing 2024 professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It is the 40th annual WrestleMania, a two-night event on April 6 and 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia brought out its two “biggest” stars to add to the hype of one of the most significant…

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The New York Giants have many needs heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. Many consider quarterback the most glaring need on their roster. Many think the Giants could opt for a quarterback with their first pick in the NFL Draft. The question becomes, will the quarterback they want fall to them with their sixth overall pick? According to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports, the real mystery is whether one they like will be available at pick No. 6. If not, they would have to trade up. And they might be willing to do that. But only if the right quarterback…

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The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a contract extension with their elite defensive tackle. The deal was negotiated by Brown’s agents Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus, and Robert Bailey, as well as the Panthers’ Derrick Brown. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is signing a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The deal was negotiated by Brown’s agents Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey and Panthers executives Dan Morgan and Brandt Tillis. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1776283192615436321 Carolina Panthers Choose Brown over Burns The deal’s timing makes sense after the Panthers decided to move on from…

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The New England Patriots are hosting multiple quarterbacks for top-30 visits in the pre-draft process to find their future franchise player for the position. Yesterday, reports had LSU Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels in the building, and today, someone in the same position group is in the building. University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is scheduled to visit the Patriots today (Friday, April 5th). Most speculation has Caleb Williams as the first overall pick (Chicago Bears), but decisions are still being made over the second pick (Washington Commanders) and third pick (New England Patriots). Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are…

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The Dallas Cowboys have many holes going into the 2024 season and limited cap space to fix them in free agency. Even with multiple positional needs, could they draft a wide receiver to partner (or replace) superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb? Quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract is the main topic of contract in Dallas. How will the Cowboys handle his massive contract to build a roster around him? Trade, cut, extend, or “other” are all options. With Dak taking 21.2% of the Cowboys’ cap space, the need to spend draft picks seems even higher. Offensive tackle, center, defensive tackle, linebacker, and…

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The Detroit Lions hold the 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell say they have no plans to change their approach. Eric Woodyard of ESPN sat with Holmes and Campbell to discuss the Lions’ approach to the 2024 NFL Draft. After Detroit had gone to the NFC Championship, their draft strategy would surely change. It will not. Detroit Lions Approach to NFL Draft “You guys know us by now. We’re just gonna pick the best player [available],” Holmes said at last month’s league meetings. “I know it’s always, everybody…

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The Houston Texans finalized the trade for Stefon Diggs today. Diggs’s contract was updated in exciting ways. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN,  as part of the Buffalo-Houston trade, the Texans wiped out the final three years on Diggs’ contract, allowing him to become a free agent after this season. The Texans also took the $3.5 million guaranteed to Diggs next season and moved up into this season, giving him a raise and assuring him of $22.52 million in guaranteed money in 2024. If Diggs plays the way he wants, and Houston hopes, he will hit the free-agent market next…

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Attorney Royce West makes a statement regarding the involvement of Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice in the car accident that happened on Saturday in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Royce West says Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was indeed driving the Lamborghini when it crashed last Saturday in Dallas, and he is “fully cooperating” with the police driving the Lamborghini when it crashed last Saturday in Dallas and, https://twitter.com/HollowayNFLN/status/1775955792044405029 Attorney West gave a press conference about the incident. “Mr. Rice is going to everything within his power to bring their lives back to as normal as possible…

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The Ole Miss Rebels will add former NFL head coach Joe Judge to its coaching staff ahead of the 2024 season. Tyler Komis of Inside the Rebels for 247Sports reports that Lane Kiffin opted to bring in Joe Judge, another NFL-experienced mind. Judge, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time BCS National Champion, has spent the last 12 seasons in the NFL, bouncing around from the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Ole Miss adds Joe Judge. Before the NFL, he joined his alma mater, Mississippi State University, as a graduate assistant for the Bulldogs in 2005. He then briefly…

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Free Agent center Sam Mustipher is reported to have signed with the Denver Broncos. After the departure of center Lloyd Cushenberry, the Broncos are looking for answers in the middle of their offensive line. Mustipher will provide depth at a position that has questions heading into 2024. https://twitter.com/ParkerJGabriel/status/1775921817015746575 https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1775928871705018478 Denver Broncos add to Offensive Line The Broncos have signed veteran center Sam Mustipher. Mustipher, 27, spent 2023 in Baltimore after three seasons with the Chicago Bears. He played 52 games and made 42 starts. Ben Powers is the projected starter after Cushenberry left as a free agent to the Tennessee…

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